A lot to digest but some gold nuggets of information and wisdom!

It just has to do with how each platform markets themselves and what kinds of guests come through.I am an investor and co-host in Dallas, Texas and that's generally the posting rules I go by.

Obviously, the rules will differ from state to state.The most successful buyers have trusted bidders with cashier’s checks in multiple denominations (for cash sales) and the actual buyers have field runners and people to monitor multiple prospective properties at a given time and check sales status for postponements due to BK, etc.This is the case in larger metro markets where many properties could go to sale but few do so.There are often better ways to acquire properties then auctions.

I think that trend will be  nationwide, but I expect the rest of coastal florida(outside of primo Miami) to get a harsh correction. some cities (miami,san diego) created their own market that's hard to compare to other market because of the immigration pattern and status.

Even small to mid sized ones 20-75 guests will bring in serious money.

Going to a referral only agent status for a couple of years!

@Marc Shin You need to provide the location of the property.Mechanics liens laws are state-specific with respect to contract and notice requirements, license status, dollar amount thresholds, and especially TIMING.

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A good starting point would be a 10% 2nd home loan or an owner occupied 5% loan where you can convert a basement or studio into a simple 1 bedroom unit and basically let your guests pay your mortgage. 

HELOC is gold.